> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://smugglr.gitbook.io/project/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://smugglr.gitbook.io/project/getting-started/kickstart-your-bot.md).

# Kickstart your bot

Once you are all set up with your Bot you start with zero subscribers. 

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:imp: Your page likes/followers do not automatically become messenger subscribers.
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Fret not!  You can still leverage your Facebook page activity to gradually increase your subscriber base. There are multiple entry points for a Facebook user to become your messenger subscriber like:-

* Any user who clicks the 'Send Message' button on your Facebook page to interact will become your messenger subscriber.
* Enable [comment targeting functionality](https://smugglr.gitbook.io/project/bot-settings/comment-targeting) to facilitate engaged users to become your subscriber.
* Share your page's **m.me** link to various marketing channels. This link when clicked opens up your bot chat window. If the user chooses to click the 'Get Started' button they become your subscriber.
* [Smugglr Widgets](https://smugglr.gitbook.io/project/growth-tools/widgets) can be strategically placed on your websites to convert users to the messenger.